Bologna vs Empoli prediction and betting tips on April 24, 2025
Game Prediction
On April 24, 2025, Bologna and Empoli will play the return leg of the Coppa Italia semifinal. The outcome was already decided in the first meeting, so neither team faces a genuine task here.
Our Prediction for Bologna vs Empoli
The team from "Renato Dall'Ara" made noticeable progress last season. Thiago Motta led his squad to fifth place – which, notably, was a Champions League position. That was a success, but a familiar one for their opponents as well. With 36 points, Empoli finished seventeenth, equal to Cagliari and, importantly, just one more than league newcomer Frosinone.
For the new season, the club appointed Roberto D'Aversa as head coach. But after a 4-1 win over Verona in early December, they failed to win again. As expected, this dropped the team into the relegation zone. Venezia, the promoted outsiders, also finished their last match with a 2-2 draw. Vincenzo Italiano arrived at Bologna over the summer. He was unable to make a solid Champions League debut with his new charges – the Italians managed just one win and six points there, with five of those coming in the last three group matches. However, the team gained momentum in Serie A, especially towards the end of winter. Although they lost to Atalanta, a potential rival, in April, they impressively defeated champion and league leader Inter in the last round!
Meanwhile, Orsolini and company confidently advanced in the cup. They started with a 4-0 win over Monza. Then, Castro's only goal sealed an away victory against Atalanta. Their opponent's path to the semifinal was longer. It began back in August with a 4-1 win over Catanzaro. Empoli then won 2-1 away at Torino. The biggest surprises came in winter, when after draws, they eliminated Fiorentina and Juventus on penalties. However, in the first leg of the semifinal, they suffered a crushing 0-3 defeat.
Bologna vs Empoli: Key Statistics and Trends
- Bologna has won for the first time in three matches
- On average, Bologna scores 1.58 and concedes 1.12 goals per match.
- 55% of Bologna's matches end with both teams scoring, with an average total of 2.7 goals per game
- Since late September, Empoli has won twice, both in 2024
- Empoli averages 0.79 goals scored and 1.58 conceded per match.
- 52% of Empoli's matches end with both teams scoring, and the average total goals per game is 2.36
Bologna vs Empoli: Probable Starting Lineups
Bologna (probable lineup): Skorupski – Miranda, Lucumí, Beukema, Calabria – Ferguson, Freuler, Ndoye, Odgaard, Orsolini – Dallinga
Empoli (probable lineup): Segetti – Kakache, Tosto, Marjanucci, De Sciglio – Fazzini, Bacci, Kovalenko, Gyasi – Colombo, Solbakken
Previous Matches: Bologna vs Empoli
Before the cup rout, in this season's league, both matches between these clubs ended in draws.
Free Prediction for Bologna vs Empoli
Although the situation is clear, the home favorite is also expected to win by more than a minimal margin – we recommend backing them with a "-1 goal" handicap (odds – 1.77).
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